Clash Of Crowns

Author : Mary McAuliffe
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781442214729

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Conflict between England and France was a fact of life for centuries, but few realize that this conflict originated with the Vikings and their settlement of what would become Normandy. In this compelling and entertaining history, Mary McAuliffe takes the reader back to those dark and turbulent times when Viking descendant William the Conqueror became king of England, yet as duke of Normandy remained an unwilling subject to the French crown. This led to ongoing hostility between his descendants and generations of French monarchs, culminating in the clash between young Philip Augustus of France and his royal English rivals, most notably Richard Lionheart. Mary McAuliffe colorfully provides the background and context for this "clash of crowns," whose outcome would shape the course of English and French history throughout the centuries that followed.

Author : Mary Sperling McAuliffe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : France
ISBN : 6613634905

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Clash of Crowns by Mary Sperling McAuliffe Pdf

Conflict between England and France was a fact of life for centuries, but few realize that this conflict originated with the Vikings and their settlement of what would become Normandy. In this compelling and entertaining history, Mary McAuliffe takes the reader back to those dark and turbulent times when Viking descendant William the Conqueror became king of England, yet as duke of Normandy remained an unwilling subject to the French crown. This led to ongoing hostility between his descendants and generations of French monarchs, culminating in the clash between young Philip A.

Author : Mary McAuliffe
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9781442214736

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Clash of Crowns by Mary McAuliffe Pdf

Conflict between England and France was a fact of life for centuries, but few realize that its origins date from the time of the Vikings, when a Norse chieftain named Rollo established himself and his progeny in Normandy. In this compelling and entertaining history, Mary McAuliffe takes the reader back to those dark and turbulent times when Rollo’s descendants, the dukes of Normandy, asserted their dominance over the weak French monarchy—a dominance that became especially threatening after Duke William conquered England in 1066, giving him a royal crown. Despite this crown, William the Conqueror and his royal successors remained dukes of Normandy, with feudal obligations to their overlord, the king of France. This naturally fostered an ongoing hostility between the French and English crowns that, as McAuliffe convincingly shows, became ever more explosive as the strength and territorial holdings of the English monarchs grew. Conflict erupted regularly over the years, and Eleanor of Aquitaine’s desertion of one camp for the other only added fuel to the long-simmering feud. McAuliffe takes the reader back to this dramatic era, providing the fascinating background and context for this “clash of crowns.” She offers colorful insights into Richard Lionheart and Eleanor of Aquitaine as well as lesser-known French and English monarchs, especially Philip II of France. Philip proved a determined opponent of Richard Lionheart, and their cutthroat rivalry not only created fatal divisions within the Third Crusade but also culminated in an incendiary faceoff at Richard’s newly built Château-Gaillard, the seemingly impregnable gateway to empire. The outcome would shape the course of English and French history throughout the centuries that followed.

Author : NK Fuller
Publisher : NK Fuller
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-07
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Clash of Crowns by NK Fuller Pdf

Predentia is set to show the realm they are undefeated with the upcoming splendor of the chariot races. A restless King Horton is keen to forge an alliance with the new king of Vallandria by tempting him with the offer of marriage to one of his daughters. Demelda, the youngest princess, nervously awaits her fate. Will she be chosen to marry the mysterious new ruler that may not be all he seems? ​ Meanwhile, having been imprisoned for his new found abilities, Kavic desperately tries to break free to rescue the princess from all those who seek to use her. With the help of an unlikely source, he races against time to save her from a lifetime of misery married to a tyrant. ​ With the impending prophecies hanging on everyone's lips, the rulers of Cassadon desperately search for the only thing that can keep their iron grip on their thrones: the highly coveted golden trident that possesses the power of the sea. Can Demelda and Kavic acquire the sacred merfolk sceptre before the human rulers can abuse its power? As the battle reaches the high seas, no one is safe in the scramble for ultimate dominion.

Author : M. L. Darlow
Publisher : M.L Darlow
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1735616745

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A Clash of Crowns by M. L. Darlow Pdf

After surviving three impossible tasks, Ash VanCamp and Idona's Allies find themselves one step closer to slaying the Dark King. But, the capture of one Ally provides them with a challenge far greater than anything they've endured to date. Ash is willing to do anything for the people she loves, even if that means enlisting an enemy's help and risking the respect of her fellow Royals, and her fellow Allies.

Author : Harry Pearson
Publisher : Pen and Sword Military
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2024-07-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781399035958

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Clash of Crowns by Harry Pearson Pdf

Forgotten by history, this clash of kings is given new life as Harry Pearson explores the epic Battle of Byland, shedding light on a pivotal moment in the Wars for Scottish Independence. The battle of Byland, on 14 October 1322, was a crucial battle in the Wars of Scottish Independence. This absorbing study from Harry Pearson sheds new light on one of the most overlooked battles in British history. The area of the North York Moors National Park contains some of the most dramatic and scenic landscapes in the North of England, and none more so than the section of the Cleveland Way, which clings to the edge of the escarpment that marks the western boundary of the Hambleton Hills. On a clear day, the entire Vale of Mowbray can be seen. When visiting the area today it is hard to imagine thousands of English and Scottish troops engaged in bitter conflict there. At first light on the morning of October 14th in 1322, the armies of two kings confronted each other over this same ground. The soldiers of King Edward II of England looked down from the heights at a force of several thousand men led by King Robert I 'the Bruce' of Scotland, as they deployed below Sutton Bank in the area around Gormire Lake, with thousands more approaching from the direction of Northallerton to the north-west. Although a daunting sight for the English defenders, they no doubt had confidence in the strength of their seemingly impregnable position. The early morning air would have been thick with the call of shouted orders and war cries and the clamour of the readying of weapons, armor and harness as the Scots drew up into battle-formation, ready to attack up the steep, narrow, and heavily defended pass. Complete with fresh research and over 100 images and maps, this new edition of Clash of Crowns tells the story of the ensuing battle, the dramatic circumstances which brought it about and the impact of the outcome on the history of the British Isles.

Author : Harry Pearson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1399035916

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Author : Lisa Williams
Publisher : Random House
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-02
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780241711538

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The Big Book of UK History by Lisa Williams Pdf

Journey through time with this illustrated account of UK history for 7-11 year olds. From the Jurassic coastline to the Jacobites and the Stone Age to social reform, to the Romans and the Roaring Twenties, learn all about the UK’s history in this chronological guide. Exploring: Iconic figures and their hidden narratives Incredible inventions and the stories behind them Key events and buried history Written by historian Lisa Williams, who specialises in educating young people about the lesser-known stories of UK history.

Author : Richard James DeSocio
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 453 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781524692483

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Clash of Dynasties by Richard James DeSocio Pdf

Clash of Dynasties: Why Gov. Nelson Rockefeller Killed JFK, RFK, and Ordered the Watergate Break-In to End the Presidential Hopes of Ted Kennedy binds together the crimes of the century. Kennedy had a dream for the nation, but Rockefeller had his own nefarious ambition to be president. Rockefeller employed a staff of seventy, paid for by Rockefeller Foundation funds. Actually, he used his staff to serve the 1960 Kennedy election in the hopes that a Kennedy victory would destroy Richard Nixon as a viable Republican national candidate. However, after accepting his support, the Kennedy brothers turned on Rockefeller who had become a Republican frontrunner in the 1964 presidential race. When the allegations surfaced that Rockefeller was using foundation money, Atty. Gen. Robert Kennedy began preparing charges against the governor with the intent of sinking Nelsons political aspirations. Succinctly stated, Rockefeller beat them to the punch by arranging the JFK assassination, although losing the Republican nomination in the waning hours of the primary. Rockefellers misuse of foundation funds touched off a congressional investigation as well. This sounds very similar to the recent allegations surrounding the Clinton Foundation. Most people will be surprised to learn that the foundation is located on the forty-second floor of the Time-Life Building located in Rockefeller Center. Until very recently, the Rockefeller Foundation was on the forty-first floor. It was Time-Life Inc. that purchased the Zapruder Film and hid it for twelve years. It shows Kennedys head whipping backwards by a bullet strike to his forehead, firmly suggesting a conspiracy. Representing thirty-five years of research, Clash of Dynasties is much more than a whodunit bookit is about how the Rockefellerocracy still wields malevolent power from behind a secret network of 501(c)3s philanthropic foundationsRockefeller, Ford, Carnegie, etc. Visit rockefellerocracy.com.

Author : Jackson E. Graham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2022-10-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1950917010

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Sword and Scion 06: the Clash of Crowns by Jackson E. Graham Pdf

EVEN IN THE FACE OF DEFEAT,HOPE WILL NOT DIE QUIETLY."Our enemy is certain that if we're battered on the rocks long enough, we will yield. Will you prove him right?""There was only one goal in sight.Fight to win."A savage war has come to Alithell, and fear follows in its wake. Ancient powers stir. As Falrey O'Dyre's iron fist tears civilization up by the roots, an unexpected horror throws Eyoés and Gwyndel headlong into the fiery cataclysm that will define their lives. A resistance rises from the ashes to make its stand. Gathering old friends to his side, Haeryn throws himself headlong into a perilous game of cat and mouse. Together, they confront the greatest evil of their time with hearts torn between belief and desperation. The final days have dawned-and death will not sleep until everything is crushed under his monstrous heel.Hope will unite them. Steel will break them. Suffering will refine them.

Author : George R. R. Martin
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 785 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2002-05-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780553381696

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A Clash of Kings by George R. R. Martin Pdf

THE BOOK BEHIND THE SECOND SEASON OF GAME OF THRONES, AN ORIGINAL SERIES NOW ON HBO. Here is the second volume in George R.R. Martin magnificent cycle of novels that includes A Game of Thrones and A Storm of Swords. As a whole, this series comprises a genuine masterpiece of modern fantasy, bringing together the best the genre has to offer. Magic, mystery, intrigue, romance, and adventure fill these pages and transport us to a world unlike any we have ever experienced. Already hailed as a classic, George R.R. Martin stunning series is destined to stand as one of the great achievements of imaginative fiction. A CLASH OF KINGS A comet the color of blood and flame cuts across the sky. Two great leaders—Lord Eddard Stark and Robert Baratheon—who hold sway over an age of enforced peace are dead, victims of royal treachery. Now, from the ancient citadel of Dragonstone to the forbidding shores of Winterfell, chaos reigns. Six factions struggle for control of a divided land and the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms, preparing to stake their claims through tempest, turmoil, and war. It is a tale in which brother plots against brother and the dead rise to walk in the night. Here a princess masquerades as an orphan boy; a knight of the mind prepares a poison for a treacherous sorceress; and wild men descend from the Mountains of the Moon to ravage the countryside. Against a backdrop of incest and fratricide, alchemy and murder, victory may go to the men and women possessed of the coldest steel...and the coldest hearts. For when kings clash, the whole land trembles.

Author : Barbwire Butterfly Books
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781326350383

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Barbarian Crowns by Barbwire Butterfly Books Pdf

Join the authors of Barbwire Butterfly Books, as they lay down a world based on the fictional lands of legendary writer Robert E. Howard. Barbarians takes swords to hand, as quests are forged with resolve and are successful by the cut of steel to flesh. These are the eras of man yet unspoken of, the times of legend and lore relayed to you now in the pages of this anthology. These are the tales of those strong enough to rise above the rest -- to earn themselves the right to claim their Barbarian Crown.

Author : Archie Superstars
Publisher : Archie Comic Publications, Inc.
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-29
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781681839769

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PEP Digital Vol. 181: A Clash of Crowns by Archie Superstars Pdf

It’s time to dance with dragons with Archie and the gang! We take you to a magical world of swords and sorcery in this issue of Pep Digital. Which of these familiar characters will sit on the Throne? Read on and find out quick—the Winter Dance is coming!

Author : A.W. Purdue
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2011-10-24
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780752473727

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Unsteady Crowns by A.W. Purdue Pdf

War and austerity, unrest and revolution: the institution of monarchy has remained stalwart through every challenge levelled at it, but just what is its role and how secure is its future in our modern society? At the beginning of the twentieth century, monarchy was by far the most common form of government: emperors sat on the thrones of Germany, Austria–Hungary, Persia, Japan, China, Russia and the Ottoman Empire, while there were kings of Bulgaria, Serbia, Italy, Romania, Greece, Korea and Cambodia. After he lost his throne in 1952, King Farouk of Egypt predicted that by the end of the century there would be only five kings: the kings of hearts, aces, clubs and spades, and the King of England. That prediction has not come true, for there remain monarchs across the globe. The number of monarchies has appreciably diminished, yet the idea continues to have allure. In Unsteady Crowns, historian A.W. Purdue explores the important role played by monarchies as agents of continuity, guarding and representing the national ethos, and brings the story up to date in a fully revised second edition, exploring the roles of celebrity, rivalry, and much more in monarchies worldwide.

Author : Fantasia Taylor,Kendall Taylor
Publisher : Worthy Books
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2022-04-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781546012627

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No Crowns in the Castle by Fantasia Taylor,Kendall Taylor Pdf

A Grammy Award-winning singer and her husband share what a Godly marriage looks like and encourage readers with faith-forward and Biblical relationship advice. ​ Fantasia Taylor—American Idol, Grammy-winning vocalist, and chart-topping singer—and her husband businessman Kendall Taylor were both successful and living in their purpose when they met and married three weeks later. Their marriage has had its ups and downs, but the one thing that has sustained them through all of it is the practice of taking off their crowns—the accolades, their egos, the things the world tells you matter—and serving each other within the home. It doesn’t matter who you are in the world—you need to humble yourself and serve your partner in order to put your marriage, your family, and your faith first. Seven years later, after facing a host of real-world challenges—from marital stress to professional and financial pressures, to their high-risk pregnancy and the premature birth of their daughter—Fantasia and Kendall’s marriage has become a beacon of hope and love as they have opened up about their lives in their weekly ‘Taylor Talks’ broadcast. Now, in their first book together, Fantasia and Kendall dish about their shared experiences and struggles, opening up about the challenges and triumphs they’ve faced together and how they have come out stronger for them. They also share stories about how they've made their relationship work against all odds and why they try to always treat each other like royalty. In their trademark no-nonsense, real-talk style, they discuss topics that affect all relationships, including the importance of submitting to one another, handling conflict, clearing the lines of communication, keeping the romance alive, navigating the challenges of blended family, and how to maintain healthy relationships when you haven’t seen them modeled before. Insightful, wise, and grounded in faith, Fantasia and Kendall’s story offers hope and encouragement and gives straight-up advice about making your relationships last.